<p>Rookie outfielder <strong><a href="https://wud.tpx.mybluehost.me/website_9bd75fcc/tag/mike-tauchman">Mike Tauchman</a></strong> came through for the Yankees in a big way in last night&#8217;s game. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">But just who is Mike Tauchman? </h2>



<p>We have compiled a list of 5 fun facts, so keep reading!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. He Has a Rescue Dog</h3>



<p>Mike has a 4- year old dog named Kota. The husky mix was born in New Mexico and was rescued by Mike and his wife. He &#8220;loves traveling around the country with mom and dad&#8221; according to his dedicated Instagram page.</p>



<p>Yes, the rescue husky has a page where you can keep up with all of his adventures. He even posted a photo wishing his dad a good first opening game with the Yankees. Look at how cute.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. He is Married to Eileen</h3>



<p>Mike Tauchman married wife, Eileen Ristau in a beautiful ceremony on January 7, 2017. He says she is &#8220;the love of my life.&#8221; </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. He Played Football</h3>



<p>Mike is an all around athlete. While attending William Fremd High School, he played baseball and football. He was the quarterback for their Gridiron Football Team. Tauchman led a second half comeback against future NFL quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in a game during his senior year. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. His Birthday is in December</h3>



<p>Mike Tauchman was born on December 3, 1990 in Palatine, Illinois.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5. Got His First Yankees Homerun Ball Back</h3>



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<p>In a career first 3-run homerun while playing with the Yankees against rivals, Boston Red Sox &#8211; Tauchman couldn&#8217;t wait to get that milestone ball back in his hands. </p>



<p>After being hunted down by security, the father and son who caught the ball struck a deal with the team. In exchange for it, Tauchman met the pair in a tunnel in the stadium and exchanged a few signed baseballs and posed for pictures according to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="NJ.com. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nj.com/yankees/2019/04/how-yankees-mike-tauchman-got-his-1st-home-run-ball-back.html" target="_blank">NJ.com.</a></p>



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